Category Archives: World News

Air Pollution – Colossal challenge to people’s health

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Outdoor air pollution causes about 800,000 premature deaths and 6.4 million years of life lost. It occurs predominantly in developing countries with 65 percent being in Asia. About 81 percent of deaths and 49 percent of DALYs in people aged … Continue reading →

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Poor Air Quality Predicted for Southern New England

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Unhealthy air quality is predicted for the southern portions of Connecticut and Rhode Island, and the south coast of Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands during August due to ground-level ozone. “With the return of high temperatures, we predict … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution in Chinese Cities Advertisement by China Central TV

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

This short film was made by China Central TV as a social advertisement to create awareness about traffic problems and air pollution in Chinese cities and encourage people to ride a bike for our environment. Social Advertisement done by China … Continue reading →

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Air quality worsens, Missoula Valley sees influx of smoke

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Montana’s air quality is continuing to deteriorate in some areas, with both the Bitterroot and Gallatin Valleys reporting unhealthy conditions Thursday because of fire smoke. Missoula, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Billings and Helena have had varied air quality throughout the day. … Continue reading →

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PM2.5 Level Rises in Beijing as Fog Lingers

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The 24-hour PM2.5 data of Beijing was nearly three times higher than the national standard yesterday, followed by thicker fog today, Xinhua reported Friday. As of 3 pm yesterday, the 24-hour average of PM2.5 of the capital was up to … Continue reading →

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Sharp rise in air pollution this year: BMC

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

After a year of partial respite from rising air pollution during last year, the city has seen a sharp rise in the level of air pollutants this year. Extensive public and private construction and other related activities have led to … Continue reading →

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Air Quality In Central, Southern Oregon Suffering As Wildfires Burn

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Smoke from wildfires is continuing to cause poor air quality in parts of Southern and Central Oregon. According to the state Department of Environmental Quality, there’s enough smoke in the air in Klamath Falls to be considered unhealthy. In Enterprise, … Continue reading →

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Camden air pollution sign raises awareness

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

More Camden residents are inquiring about air quality following the installation of London’s first real time air pollution sign, according to Camden council. In June 2012, the council installed the LED sign on the outside wall of its offices on … Continue reading →

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